jmac572
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What’s up guys, newbie to the forum but I just figured id give you guys the secret to the best looking paint youve ever seen (and that includes the use of a buffer, without actually using one) Im always looking for new products but i didnt see a hole lot on the forum about detailing so here ya go...
Step 1: Wash your truck with Dawn Dishwashing soap (gets rid of any remaining old wax and oils)
Step 2: Clay bar using any automotive clay bar and lubricant, i use Meguires quick detailer (if youve never used or are affraid of trying a clay bar, its extremely easy to use, buy a kit and try it, usually about $25) if your not into doing the hole car, just do the front bumper/hood/fenders and lower side panels.
Step 3: Use "3M Perfect-it II Swirl Remover for Dark Colors" (or light colors if your truck is light) This stuff is great to use by hand... apply with a terry cloth and remove with a micro fiber towel, this is the stuff to use because unlike other swirl "removers" it actually is a REMOVER instead of a swirl "filler" which washes away with a car wash or two. This is actually a very very light abrasive which softens the edges of the swirl or scratch so it becomes less visible, use this product until your happy with the look.
Step 4: Use "Klasse all-in-one" polish, this is a sealant and contains no waxes, its completely synthetic and provides FAR more protection than any wax, and unlike wax, this will protect from UV Rays.
Step 5: Use "Klass High Gloss" sealer, this is a "top coat" for the Klasse all-in-one to provide an extremely glossy hard surface that actually makes it harder to scratch or key the paint, again, this has no waxes and is fully synthetic. using these two products can provide more than 6 months of solid protection for your paint, I do the full detail once every 4 months.
Paint is complete
Step 6 - Use "Meguires Back-to-black" on exterior plastics
Step 7 - Use "Tuf-Shine Tire sealant" this stuff is AWSOME, it can leave your tires glossy for up to 6 MONTHS, it is bar none the best tire shine on the market, if you like a dull dark black sheen for your tires use one coat, if your like glossy tires use three coats (hint: use this on your lower plastic front spoiler, but dont use it on your side steps, lol) you cant buy it in stores, you have to order it online www.tufshine.com
And your done! This entire setup contains NO Waxes, wax is a thing of the past because it really only lasts a couple of weeks before its either washed off by rain/dust/car washes or is melted/evaporated away by the hot sun, and definitely does NOT provide the same protection that the Klasse synthetic sealer will. Most of this stuff you wont be able to get in stores, you might be able to get the 3M swirl remover (make sure its the Perfect-It II, because 3M does make other swirl removers) so youll have to order it online, i get my Klasse AIO and HG kit on ebay usually, and the TufShine on their website. All of the products that are used here will cost a total of around $130.00, not bad at all considering the superb look and great protection offered. Good luck guys and if anyone tries it, let me know how it looks when your done!
Step 1: Wash your truck with Dawn Dishwashing soap (gets rid of any remaining old wax and oils)
Step 2: Clay bar using any automotive clay bar and lubricant, i use Meguires quick detailer (if youve never used or are affraid of trying a clay bar, its extremely easy to use, buy a kit and try it, usually about $25) if your not into doing the hole car, just do the front bumper/hood/fenders and lower side panels.
Step 3: Use "3M Perfect-it II Swirl Remover for Dark Colors" (or light colors if your truck is light) This stuff is great to use by hand... apply with a terry cloth and remove with a micro fiber towel, this is the stuff to use because unlike other swirl "removers" it actually is a REMOVER instead of a swirl "filler" which washes away with a car wash or two. This is actually a very very light abrasive which softens the edges of the swirl or scratch so it becomes less visible, use this product until your happy with the look.
Step 4: Use "Klasse all-in-one" polish, this is a sealant and contains no waxes, its completely synthetic and provides FAR more protection than any wax, and unlike wax, this will protect from UV Rays.
Step 5: Use "Klass High Gloss" sealer, this is a "top coat" for the Klasse all-in-one to provide an extremely glossy hard surface that actually makes it harder to scratch or key the paint, again, this has no waxes and is fully synthetic. using these two products can provide more than 6 months of solid protection for your paint, I do the full detail once every 4 months.
Paint is complete
Step 6 - Use "Meguires Back-to-black" on exterior plastics
Step 7 - Use "Tuf-Shine Tire sealant" this stuff is AWSOME, it can leave your tires glossy for up to 6 MONTHS, it is bar none the best tire shine on the market, if you like a dull dark black sheen for your tires use one coat, if your like glossy tires use three coats (hint: use this on your lower plastic front spoiler, but dont use it on your side steps, lol) you cant buy it in stores, you have to order it online www.tufshine.com
And your done! This entire setup contains NO Waxes, wax is a thing of the past because it really only lasts a couple of weeks before its either washed off by rain/dust/car washes or is melted/evaporated away by the hot sun, and definitely does NOT provide the same protection that the Klasse synthetic sealer will. Most of this stuff you wont be able to get in stores, you might be able to get the 3M swirl remover (make sure its the Perfect-It II, because 3M does make other swirl removers) so youll have to order it online, i get my Klasse AIO and HG kit on ebay usually, and the TufShine on their website. All of the products that are used here will cost a total of around $130.00, not bad at all considering the superb look and great protection offered. Good luck guys and if anyone tries it, let me know how it looks when your done!
